Electric vehicle costs
Poll shows non-EV drivers are still falling for myths
A majority of people who don’t drive electric vehicles (EVs) mistakenly believe myths and things that aren’t true about them, according to a new poll by YouGov.
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Volvo’s new EX60 EV will travel 503 miles on a single charge Volvo’s latest EX60 electric SUV arrives in UK showrooms this summer, and is set to be the UK’s longest-range electric vehicle (EV). -
Škoda launches Epiq EV with 267 mile range Skoda announces its new EV will be on the UK market later this year. -
Geely adds EM-i plug-in hybrid to its line-up Chinese manufacturer Geely has unveiled a new plug-in hybrid SUV model, which is expected to launch in the UK in February. -
Top plug-in hybrids cost £1,000 more a year than EVs Drivers in the UK could be saving £1,000 a year by choosing an electric vehicle (EV), according to expert analysis which has found that the top-selling plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEV) are more expensive to run than manufacturers claim. -
Low-income households at risk of being shut out of EV market Households earning £40,000 a year risk being left behind in the UK’s transition to electric vehicles (EV), according to Autotrader’s No Driver Left Behind 2026 report, posing a threat to the UK’s net zero goals. -
UK misses EV target despite jump in sales The UK is still behind its electric vehicle (EV) sales target, despite the fact that 2 million new ones were registered last year, according to data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers (SMMT) -
Alpine A390 to bring next-level e-agility to UK in 2026 Renault Group will be launching two electric vehicles (EVs) this year in the UK market, starting with the Alpine A390, an all-new electric fastback sports car. -
BYD overtakes Tesla as world’s biggest EV manufacturer Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker BYD has officially overtaken Tesla as the world’s bestselling EV manufacturer. -
‘Smart’ British EV owners save hundreds of pounds more than German drivers British EV drivers are on average saving more than £540 compared to electric vehicle (EV) drivers in Germany thanks to using smart meters to charge their cars at night, according to new analysis from the Energy & Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU).